Partial Amelogenesis Imperfecta: A Report of a Rare Case.

Amelogenesis imperfecta is a collection of genetic disorders that impair the structure of dental enamel. The condition presents in a variety of ways, affecting enamel development, mineralization, and maturation. Amelogenesis imperfecta can follow various inheritance patterns, including autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, sex-linked, and sporadic.

Role of Laboratory Tests in Enhancing Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for Dentists: A Review of Evidence-Based Practices.

The purpose of this review is to simplify and guide dentists through the main laboratory investigations frequently used in dentistry for diagnosis and patient management. It emphasizes the critical role of laboratory tests in dental practice, highlighting their significance for accurate diagnosis, effective treatment planning, and ongoing monitoring of oral health. Systemic conditions often manifest through oral symptoms, making laboratory assessments essential for identifying undiagnosed health issues that may impact dental treatment outcomes.

Does salivary cortisol serve as a potential biomarker for temporomandibular disorders in adults?

Background: The etiology of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is multifactorial, involving a complex interplay of psychological and physiological factors. While salivary biomarkers, particularly cortisol, play an important role in TMD pathophysiology, evidence in the literature is still scarce and inconsistent. Hence, this study aims to evaluate the applicability of salivary cortisol as a potential biomarker for TMD in adults.

Pleomorphic adenoma of hard palate: Review of updated literature and "case report".

Rational: Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is a rare benign tumor mainly affecting the major salivary glands, known for its diverse histological appearances that can mimic malignancies. When it occurs in the hard palate it present diagnostic and management challenges compared to other sites due to the anatomical location and potential proximity to critical structures. This case reports a rare presentation PA starting as an ulcer, alongside a review of rare cases of PA reported in last 5 years.

Dental management of patients with renal diseases or undergoing renal transplant.

Background: The kidneys carry out many essential processes. A reduced glomerular filtration rate is the primary cause of renal failure. Patients with chronic kidney disease are significantly increasing all around the world.

Morphea Involving the Lips and Gingiva: A Rare Case Report.

Morphea is a subtype of scleroderma that does not involve Raynaud's phenomenon or internal organ involvement. It is a connective tissue disease that features the excessive deposition of collagen in the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, leading to a thickening of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, eventually forming a scar-like lesion. We represent a 19-year-old male Saudi patient displaying a white patch on the marginal gingiva of tooth #21 and multiple yellowish papules on the outer surface of the lip.

Radiolucent lesions that may resemble inflammatory periapical lesions: A review article.

Non-endodontic lesions (NEL) closely resemble lesions of endodontic origin. Its etiology can be odontogenic, non-odontogenic, neoplastic, or anatomic variations that can resemble inflammatory periapical lesions in the periapical area. Inflammatory periapical lesions are caused by pulpal pathoses and require endodontic treatment.

Proliferative verrucous/multifocal leukoplakia: Updates and literature review "case report".

Rationale: Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia (PVL) is a multifocal, slowly evolving lesion that resists all types of treatment and has a high propensity for malignant transformation into oral squamous cell carcinoma. Lack of awareness and acquaintance with white lesions of the oral cavity makes it difficult to diagnose. Besides being rare, PVL significantly aggressive, so clinicians need to be aware of it carefully.

Occlusal splints-types and effectiveness in temporomandibular disorder management.

Background: Occlusal splints are routinely used in dental offices to diagnose and treat abnormalities of the masticatory system. There are different occlusal splints, each of which can address various conditions. They may treat individuals with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and bruxism or be used for occlusal stabilization and dentition wear reduction.

The role of the dentist in the diagnosis and management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.

Unlabelled: The objective of this article is to review the role of the dentist in the early diagnosis of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and to provide an in-depth review of the best evidence-based practices available to treat and/or to refer these patients for intervention.

Material And Methods: A narrative review was performed using indexed data bases (PubMed, Medline, EMBASE, OVID, Scopus and Cochrane) up to year 2020, and approximately 1000 articles were reviewed. The articles included were those with the best information provided.

Large peripheral ossifying fibroma interfering with the normal functions of the oral cavity: A rare case report presentation and discussion.

Introduction: Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a common localized, reactive benign gingival growth. POF usually measuring <2 cm in diameter.

Case Presentation: We present a case of a 25-year-old, female with a large-sized peripheral ossifying fibroma in the oral cavity.

Case Report: Bilateral mandibular buccal bifurcation cysts.

Buccal bifurcation cyst (BBC) is a rare inflammatory odontogenic cyst, which commonly affects children in the first decade of life. We report a case of a seven-year-old healthy boy with bilateral BBC, which involved unerupted incomplete permanent mandibular first molars. A review of the literature in English language revealed few similar cases.

Efficacy of lidocaine versus mepivacaine in the management of myofascial pain.

Objectives: There are many treatment modalities for myofascial pain, and recent findings reported in the literature highlight the superiority of using local anesthetics as the treatment of choice. The objective of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of two of the most used local anesthetic agents-lidocaine and mepivacaine-in the management of myofascial pain.

Materials And Methods: Thirty patients (20 females, 10 males) were randomly assigned to one of two groups: 50% received lidocaine and 50% received mepivacaine.

Intramuscular hemangioma in the zygomaticus muscle: A rare case report presentation and diagnosis.

Introduction: intramuscular hemangioma (IMH) is a relatively rare benign vascular tumor of the skeletal muscles. It shows less than 1% of all soft tissue hemangiomas. In the head and neck area, it occurs usually in the masseter muscle followed by temporalis and sternocleidomastoid muscles.